The security of customer data in the cloud depends on several factors, including the security measures implemented by the cloud service provider, the security controls in place for the specific data and the configurations set by the customer.
When customer data is stored in the cloud, it is typically protected by a number of security measures, including: network, physical, encryption, access control, monitoring and auditing. When considering how you manage your customer master data, consider how all these aspects are being handled.
Cloud solutions like the Pretectum CMDM applications are housed in data centers that are secured with access controls, surveillance, and other physical security measures; we make use of the some of the best in class implement network security measures, such as firewalls and data encryption to protect your customer data as it is transmitted over the internet. This data is encrypted both at rest and in transit, to protect it from unauthorized access.
Access to your tenancy and actual data is strictly controlled through role based access controls (RBAC) to ensure that only authorized users can access customer data. In addition, we monitor and audit our systems for security incidents and the potential of attemp[ts to gain unauthorized access to customer data.
Pretectum believe that customer data stored in the cloud is often more secure than data you house in your own systems due to the investment that we make in security infrastructure and personnel, and the implementation of security controls and processes that are designed to protect customer data.
It’s nonetheless important for you to carefully evaluate the security measures we use, and implement additional security controls as needed according to your specific requirements.
Adoption of SaaS based CMDM like the Pretectum CMDM has a number of advantages over on-premise or even private-cloud MDM.
SaaS MDM is typically more affordable as it operates on a subscription-based model and eliminates the need for expensive or dedicated hardware and IT infrastructure The intent with SaaS MDM is to also easily scale up or down to meet changing business needs, making it an ideal solution for organizations that are growing or experiencing changes in the volume of their data.
This approach is also easier to implement and typically require minimal setup and configuration, allowing your organization to quickly realize the benefits of a centralized data management solution. We also continuously update and improve the solution, meaning that our customers always have access to the latest features and security enhancements.
The Pretectum CMDM is also accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, making it easy for employees to access and manage data from different locations and reference the centralized repository for customer master data, improving the quality and accuracy of data across the organization.
To learn more about how you can take advantage of the Pretectum CMDM, contact us to take advantage of a free trial evaluation.